BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that
are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in the appliance.
Find your problem here
Possible cause
OVEN OR SURFACE UNITS WILL NOT
The plug on the range is not properly plugged into the electrical
NOT WORK AT ALL.
Outlet. Before checking plug, disconnect the range power supply
at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker.
The circuit breaker in your home has been tripped or a fuse has
been blown.
OVEN WILL NOT WORK.
The Oven Control is not properly set. See Page 5.
SURFACE UNITS WILL NOT WORK.
The Surface Unit Controls are not properly set. Push in and turn to
desired setting.
The Surface Units are not plugged in solidly. Coil Element ranges only
The drip pans are not set securely in the cooktop. Coil Element ranges
only.
OVEN TEMPERATURE TOO HOT OR TOO COLD.
Oven Thermostat Control operation in the Broil Mode. Turn Oven Control
to ”OFF” and reset Oven Control rotating from ”OFF” to the desired
temperature.
BAKE ELEMENT CYCLES OFF AND ON.
This is normal for the bake element to cycle as the oven thermostat rises
above and falls below the set temperature.
SMOKE OR ODOR ON INITIAL OVEN
This is normal during the first few times the oven is used.
OVEN OPERATION.
FOOD DOES NOT BROIL PROPERLY.
Oven Thermostat Control not set properly. See Broiling Section Page 8.
Improper rack position. See Broiling Section Page 8.
Improper cookware being used.
Improper use of aluminum foil.
FOOD DOES NOT BAKE PROPERLY.
Oven Thermostat Control operation in the Broil Mode. Turn Oven
Control to ”OFF” and reset Oven Control rotating from ”OFF” to the
desired temperature.
Wrong oven rack location being used.
Incorrect cookware or improper size cookware is being used.
Vent Tube obstructed. Clear vent opening. See Page 5 for vent location.
OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT WORK.
The Oven Light Bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace. See Page 6.
The Oven Light Switch is not ”ON”.
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